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This photo appeared on Facebook. The rear bed extension is either a one-off customization or a dealer-related modification. Either way, I’ve not seen another one of these.
The photo was take of Joe Smith by his son Albert Smith, Sr. It was posted to FB by Douglas Elliott.
It reminded me that these two unusual, extended 2As were also from Seattle (taken at Arthur Warn’s service station. I’ve never seen another like this or the one at the top.
David Tracy writes about the engineering flaw that makes the WWII jeep dangerous, taking a close look about how that happens. The article’s title (The Legendary World War II Jeep Had a Dangerous Engineering Flaw) seems a bit hyperbolic, but, as usual, his article is good.
https://jalopnik.com/the-legendary-world-war-ii-jeep-had-a-dangerous-enginee-1797186236
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
Sounds like it is a fictional book based on the Rat Patrol. It is 210 pages.
“THE RAT PATROL – THE IRON MONSTER RAID 1968 TV PROGRAM RAT PATROL
210 PAGES HARD COVER GOOD CONDITION, YELLOWED PAGES
REFERENCE THE TV PROGRAM “RAT PATROL” KIND OF STORY ABOUT COMBAT ACTION FICTION USING WW2 WWII WILLYS FORD JEEPS MB GPW IN DESERT RAIDS.”
UPDATE: Nathan purchased this rig (listed for sale in July of 2018. You can follow his rebuild of it here: https://www.instagram.com/xm195_rebuild/
From the ad: “Rare dodge XM195 military prototype vehicle built in 1950. 3 of these were made for the military to test. This is the only known survivor. This vehicle is a smaller version of the dodge M37. This vehicle was intended to be a possible replacement for the Jeep. The bed of the truck is missing. It does have many original parts. It does have original dated tires and has original bead clips still in the rims. This truck does not run. It does need extensive restoration.”
UPDATE: Don’t forget about his auction next weekend.
Condition of jeeps vary, but there are MBs/GPWs, VEC CJ-2As, CJ-2As and more. The location appears to be southeast of Portland (Happy Valley area). Auctioner will publish address a week before the scheduled auction date.
Appears worth a look.
https://mohave.craigslist.org/for/d/lake-havasu-city-1952-willys-jeep/6977769212.html
“all original 52 Willy’s runs and drives”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6000.
Includes a Hercules car hoist.
“1950 Willys Jeepster last ran 2 years ago fuel issues have all the parts some condensation rust see pictures. Body and Underside very solid all mechanical Parts work needs entire electrical. Comes with Hercules car hoist 24 in. See photos.”
UPDATE: Back on eBay.
Mike spotted this chopped and modified wagon for sale.
View all the information on eBay
“Classic Custom ’61 Jeepster with MANY new parts:
Chopped Roof
GM Smallblock V8
Edelbrock Intake
Edelbrock Carb
Air Conditioning
Brake Booster
Ignition
Electric Cooling Fan
Dual Exhaust
Aluminum Triple Core Radiator
Alloy Wheels
AM/FM/CD
& More
Runs and drives, contact us for details”
This might have the Hudson Steering upgrade.
https://mohave.craigslist.org/pts/d/golden-valley-complete-1960-cj3b-willys/6974325852.html
“Complete CJ3-B Jeep. VIN indicates it is the first one to roll off of the assembly line in 1960 .. complete, very solid, sitting since 1973. This is a stock unmodified Jeep.”
UPDATE: Thanks to CJ2atlas for potentially identifying our ‘giant’ as 8’6″ Felipe Manzo Reyes, who was called, among other things, “El Gigante Mexicano (The Mexican Giant)”. In the late 1940s he spent time as part of the Cole Bros Circus’ side show. The outfit appears to be the same.
PHOTO CREDIT: Found on this fandom page.
Given the signature on the back and the size and fancy dress of this gentleman, it appears this guy may have been someone famous, at least in Mexico? He also looks like he is REALLY tall.
View all the information on eBay
“Mexico Man in Sombrero Hat with Jeep Car Real Photo Vintage Postcard ”
